Definition of jazz hands

jazz hands

noun - plural

• hands with fingers splayed, while the hands are shaken and the fingers moved.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  
  Citation from "Dwight K. Schrute, Acting Manager", The Office (TV), Season 7 Episode 24 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 25 2011.

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